Former NLV Police Officer Sentenced for Misconduct | Crime

NORTH LAS VEGAS -- A former North Las Vegas police officer who was arrested and charged with seeking dates and sexual favors from women he stopped for traffic violations was sentenced to probation on Tuesday.

James Vernon Clayton had pled guilty to three counts of attempted misconduct by a police officer and two counts of oppression under color of office. He told the court that he was sorry for what he did.

Judge James Bixler ordered Clayton to spend the first six months of probation under house arrest. If Clayton violates the probation, he will face five years in jail.